Market Watcher: Middle East turmoil pulls focus

This evening, we dive into the latest market developments with Otto1890, we unpack the prospects of introducing a new mining tax incentive with PwC Africa, we examine the Vivo Energy deal and fuel storage with the University of Johannesburg, we dissect President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint Roelf Meyer as…

David Shapiro of Otto1890 notes that markets are in a stronger position, with the S&P in record territory and oil steady, Sarb not expected to raise rates dramatically, IMF growth downgrades, calls for governments to prioritise growth and lasting peace, as well as safe- haven assets.

Andries Rossouw – Lead: Energy, Utilities and Resources, PWC Africa

Prof Patrick Bond – Political Economist: Department of Sociology, University of Johannesburg

Warren Hickinbotham - Chief Executive Officer, AxxessHealth